Apollo backed Minerva Punjab FC scripted history when they clinched the Hero I-League title in style dominating the league throughout the season and finally sealing their maiden Hero I-League title in their own fortress.

Cricket League (BCL), a star studded television cricket reality programme under the brand name Balaji Films and Marinating Films aired three years back in 2014, added the strong Punjabi flavour last year on May 28, 2016 with the Royal Patialvi team (BCL-Punjab).